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Sinhala cucumber curry with a creamy coconut mustard sauce and fragrant spices

Cucumber Curry

Discover the comforting flavors of this creamy cucumber curry, where tender cucumber pieces are simmered with warming spices and finished with a rich coconut-mustard sauce. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish is a delicious twist on classic curry that’s perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cucumber
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 2 teaspoons desicated coconut
  • 2 teaspoons rice
  • 1 cup coconutmilk
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 large garlic cloves or 3 small garlic cloves
  • 1 green chilli
  • 2 cm cinnamon piece
  • 2 teaspoons currypowder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 5cm pandan leave
  • 5 curry leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak the rice in hot water, whil you prepare the other ingredients
  • Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds from each half.
  • Cut the cucumber half lengthwise again, creating quarters, and slice into 2 cm pieces.
  • Cook on low heat with approximately 4 tablespoons of water.
  • Add the cinnamon, curry powder, turmeric, pandan leaves, curry leaves, chilli,and salt.
  • Using a hand blender or food processor, purée the soaked rice, desiccated coconut, onion, garlic, mustard, pepper, and coconut milk until smooth.
  • Once the cucumbers are fork-tender, add the coconut-mustard mixture. Stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.